The author of the video discusses the manga series "Rent a Girlfriend" and their disappointment with its progression. They initially enjoyed the series after watching the anime adaptation but became frustrated after reading the manga. The author criticizes the characters, particularly Ruka, Mommy, and Kazia, calling them poorly written and annoying. They also express frustration with the series' lack of development, repetitive plot, and failure to deliver on its premise.
The author notes that the series has no real progression, with each chapter following a similar pattern of introducing a cliffhanger, only to disregard it in the next chapter. They also criticize the author's writing style, saying it's terrible and only serves to frustrate readers.
Despite being terribly written, the author acknowledges that the series is not boring, but rather infuriating due to its potential being wasted. They compare it to other manga series with similar premises that have successfully executed their storylines.
The author concludes by expressing their disappointment and frustration with the series, stating that they will no longer read it and don't have the energy to discuss it further.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author of the video was recommended a YouTube video about a day in the life of a Japanese manga creator, Mia Jim Reggie, in winter 2020.
2. The manga creator was working on a manga titled "Rent a Girlfriend".
3. The author watched the anime adaptation of "Rent a Girlfriend" after finishing the video and enjoyed it despite its flaws.
4. The author then read the manga and was entertained, but upon reflection, realized that the series had many problems.
5. The author is critical of the manga's characters, particularly Ruka, Kazia, and Mommy.
6. Ruka is portrayed as clingy and annoying, and her behavior is described as "dumb" and "toxic".
7. Kazia is described as a "pathetic loser" who is unable to develop as a character throughout the series.
8. Mommy is portrayed as a petty and manipulative character who has no motivation for her actions.
9. The author criticizes the manga's plot, stating that it has no development and is repetitive.
10. The author is frustrated with the series' lack of progress, particularly in the last 50 chapters, which they describe as "peak garbage".
11. The author has dropped the series at chapter 174, but continued reading up to chapter 209 for the sake of the video.
12. The author is hoping that the second season of the anime will be an original story and not an adaptation of the manga.
13. The author compares the series unfavorably to other manga with similar premises, such as "Usaki-chan" and "KAG Sama".
14. The author concludes that the series is "terrible" and that they will not read it again.